JAY-Z isn’t performing at the Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden

One of New York's most prominent artists won't be performing during the Grammy's big return to the Big Apple.

JAY-Z is not expected to be one of the many musicians to play at this Sunday's award show at Madison Square Garden, People reported.

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The Brooklyn-born rapper leads all artists with eight nominations, including nods for coveted honors such as record of the year ("The Story of O.J."), album of the year ("4:44") and song of the year ("4:44").

Sunday's ceremony marks the first time the Grammys have been held in New York since 2003. The past 14 shows have taken place in Los Angeles.

The Grammy Awards through the years

JAY-Z, who has won 21 Grammys in his illustrious career, will become the fifth-ever recipient of the Grammy's Salute to Industry Icons Award, which will honor him for his musical and business achievements. He'll receive the award Saturday evening at a gala hosted by legendary record producer Clive Davis.

"I think that he is pioneering both as an artist (and) as someone who has branched out as an entrepreneur doing more than just creative work in a very special way," Davis told People.